European stocks and US equity futures paused Wednesday as traders looked for fresh catalysts to extend the latest tech-driven gains. Financial markets in the U.S. were closed Wednesday on account of Juneteenth Day.

China left benchmark lending rates unchanged at a monthly fixing on Thursday, in line with market expectations.

Asian shares were muted following a rally in the previous session as investors sought new triggers after a holiday in the US.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. received Warning Letter from US FDA for its Dadra facility.
Asia Opportunities Fund and General Atlantic are likely to sell a combined 4.2% stake in PNB Housing Finance
MAS Financial Services Ltd is launching a qualified institutional placement (QIP) worth Rs 400 crore

Nifty gave up early gains to end minorly in the negative after a volatile session on June 19. At close, Nifty was down 0.18% or 41.9 points at 23516. Nifty could stay in the 23290-23664 band for the near term.

Indian markets could open flat to mildly higher, in line with mildly positive Asian markets today